James L. "Jimmy" Alexander was born Feb. 13, 1925 on the family farm east of LaPrairie, IL the son of Ollie and Lois (West) Alexander. He married Mary Marlow on Feb 25, 1945 in LaPrairie, she preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1966. He later married Carolyn Trovillion Hancock on July 29, 1968 in Quincy, IL, she survives. He is survived by two sons, two daughters, one stepson, one stepdaughter, one stepdaughter-in-law, grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Lloyd Alexander of Augusta, IL and one sister-in-law, Doris Alexander, of Carthage, IL. In addition to his first wife and his parents, he was also preceded in death by one grandaughter, one son-in-law, one stepson, and one brother, Sterling Alexander of Carthage, IL. He was active in the Elm Grove United Methodist Church; a board member of Mt. Horeb Cemetery Board, both near Golden, IL. Although he found great joy in farming, he always found time for his family. Services were held at the Elm Grove Church and burial in Mt. Horeb Cemetery. He was from the Mitchell Alexander (son of John)line who came to Adams Co, IL in the 1830's from VA. -------- My notes here: He truly was a fine man and will sincerely be missed by his family, his myriad friends, and relatives. His cousin, from the William Alexander (son of John)line from VA, Connie Fairchild ....................................................... Sent using Adams WebMail --- http://webmail.adams.net Adams NetWorks -- Keeping you well-connected worldwide!